TransportationNPR Digital Services RSS Generator 0.94NPR Digital Services RSS Generator 0.94TransportationThu, 01 Dec 2016 03:39:09 +0000Transportationhttp://wshu.org
JD AllenThe Federal Highway Administration wants New York State to remove over 500 “I Love NY” signs from state roadways. The Feds threatened to cut nearly $1 billion in funding if the signs aren’t removed. State, Federal Officials To Meet Over 'I Love NY' Road Signshttp://wshu.org/post/state-federal-officials-meet-over-i-love-ny-road-signs
59346 as http://wshu.orgTue, 29 Nov 2016 18:32:12 +0000State, Federal Officials To Meet Over 'I Love NY' Road SignsJD AllenNew York State transportation officials want to modernize parkways on Long Island to make them safer and less congested. A public hearing was held Wednesday night in Kings Park, and another will be held Thursday night in Brentwood on proposals for the Sagtikos and Sunken Meadow State Parkways. Hearings Held On LI Parkway Improvement Projectshttp://wshu.org/post/hearings-held-li-parkway-improvement-projects
58890 as http://wshu.orgThu, 17 Nov 2016 14:46:23 +0000Hearings Held On LI Parkway Improvement ProjectsJessica Opatich Suffolk County wants to eliminate eight bus routes as part of a plan to close a $78 million budget deficit. Suffolk County Cuts 8 Bus Routeshttp://wshu.org/post/suffolk-county-cuts-8-bus-routes
56112 as http://wshu.orgMon, 12 Sep 2016 13:37:22 +0000Suffolk County Cuts 8 Bus RoutesWSHU News StaffU.S. Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., has introduced a train safety bill to make sure train conductors aren't exhausted on the job. DeLauro Introduces Rail Safety Acthttp://wshu.org/post/delauro-introduces-rail-safety-act
53663 as http://wshu.orgWed, 20 Jul 2016 18:39:15 +0000DeLauro Introduces Rail Safety ActNew congestion tolling, higher sales and gas taxes, and increased licensing fees are among a list of ideas presented Friday on how to help fund Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's proposed $100 billion overhaul of Connecticut's aging transportation infrastructure. The revenue changes recommended by the Transportation Finance Panel wouldn't begin until fiscal year 2018. That would theoretically give state lawmakers and the voters time to change the state's constitution and institute a so-called "lock box," preventing transportation funds from being raided for other purposes. Malloy plans to present new lockbox legislation for lawmakers to consider when they return to the state Capitol on Feb. 3. It must pass by three-quarters of each chamber of the Democratic-controlled General Assembly in order to appear on the November ballot. An earlier version passed the legislature last year by only a simple majority. "The goal this year has got to be, to get out of the legislature a constitutional lockboxTolling, Higher Taxes Among Transportation Funding Ideashttp://wshu.org/post/tolling-higher-taxes-among-transportation-funding-ideas
45216 as http://wshu.orgFri, 15 Jan 2016 20:13:13 +0000Tolling, Higher Taxes Among Transportation Funding Ideas A new report finds Connecticut’s old roads and bridges cost motorists more than $5 billion each year. The report was released on Tuesday by TRIP, a nonprofit transportation research group sponsored by insurance companies and businesses involved in road construction. The report says a third of major urban roads that are maintained by state and local governments are in poor condition, and they’re getting more congested. It also says more than a third of Connecticut’s bridges are structurally deficient. TRIP said those problems lead to higher vehicle operating costs, traffic crashes, and traffic delays. State senate majority leader Bob Duff from Norwalk said the report comes at a crucial time. A source of revenue for the federal Highway Trust Fund that goes toward fixing roads and bridges is set to expire next Tuesday. "This is really a call to action from us here in Connecticut, to Congress, to work and continue to work on a long-term, sustainable funded bill that is federal, that weNational Transit Group's Report Highlights Conn. Transportation Issueshttp://wshu.org/post/national-transit-groups-report-highlights-conn-transportation-issues
43080 as http://wshu.orgWed, 25 Nov 2015 18:50:22 +0000National Transit Group's Report Highlights Conn. Transportation IssuesDavis DunavinConnecticut Governor Dannel Malloy's two-year, $40 billion budget proposal contains more than $1.3 billion in spending cuts. It outlines a $100 billion transportation plan that he says will take 30 years to complete. And Malloy says it contains no tax increases, although Republicans disagree on the definition of a tax increase. During the 2014 gubernatorial campaign, Malloy promised not to raise taxes. And, in his budget speech, he said his proposal eliminated some taxes and scaled back others to protect Connecticut's middle class- for example, by cutting the state's sales tax by .4 percent, reducing it from 6.35 percent to 5.95 percent. Republican Senator Rob Kane of Watertown said a cut that low wouldn't affect much if other tax credits weren't sustained—in particular, a tax exemption on clothes purchases under $50 that was scheduled to go into effect this summer. Malloy said he would remove that exemption. "We're always moving pieces on the board, so the constituent, the voter,Conn. Lawmakers Dig Into Details Of Malloy's Budgethttp://wshu.org/post/conn-lawmakers-dig-details-malloys-budget
30699 as http://wshu.orgSun, 01 Mar 2015 17:02:07 +0000Conn. Lawmakers Dig Into Details Of Malloy's BudgetEbong Udoma Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy used his state of the state speech on Wednesday to push for a 30-year plan to overhaul the state’s entire transportation infrastructure. The comprehensive plan would cost billions of dollars but Malloy says the state cannot afford to wait. The Democratic governor gave the speech shortly after being sworn-in for his second term. Traffic congestion and the poor condition of roads across Connecticut cost drivers 4.2 billion dollars a year term, Malloy told lawmakers at the joint session of the state General Assembly. The situation is also creating additional air pollution and smog, he said. That’s why comprehensive upgrades are needed not just for highways, but to rail lines, ports, buses, and bicycle and pedestrian systems, Malloy said. Malloy asked lawmakers to pass legislation creating what he called a secure "lock box," to protect the money raised for these projects. “To ensure that money set aside for transportation projects is only used for thatMalloy's State Of The State Focuses On Plan To Overhaul Transportation Infrastructurehttp://wshu.org/post/malloys-state-state-focuses-plan-overhaul-transportation-infrastructure
28465 as http://wshu.orgThu, 08 Jan 2015 04:15:16 +0000Malloy's State Of The State Focuses On Plan To Overhaul Transportation InfrastructureCraig LeMoultConnecticut Governor Dannel Malloy is defending his administration’s use of the state’s special transportation fund. Malloy responded on Tuesday to a White House report on transportation investment that prompted criticism from Republicans. Malloy responds to GOP criticism on transportation fundinghttp://wshu.org/post/malloy-responds-gop-criticism-transportation-funding
20723 as http://wshu.orgTue, 15 Jul 2014 22:46:43 +0000Malloy responds to GOP criticism on transportation fundingKaomi GoetzThe Connecticut Department of Transportation says tree clearing along the 37 mile-long Merritt Parkway is about 30 percent complete. DOT crews have been on a major push to clear trees along the state’s roads since Hurricane Irene, the October snowstorm in 2011 and super storm Sandy. Tree clearing along Merritt 30% done, says CDOThttp://wshu.org/post/tree-clearing-along-merritt-30-done-says-cdot
18967 as http://wshu.orgThu, 12 Jun 2014 21:12:26 +0000Tree clearing along Merritt 30% done, says CDOTCharles Lane The tax, much reviled on Long Island, has been subsidizing the regional transit network by taking 34 cents for every $100 dollars businesses and governments pay in salaries. On Thursday New Yorks top court dismissed a lawsuit that claimed the tax was unconstitutional, but the story isnt over yet. MTA tax upheld. For now.http://wshu.org/post/mta-tax-upheld-now
6555 as http://wshu.orgFri, 11 Oct 2013 00:23:40 +0000MTA tax upheld. For now.Craig LeMoultU.S. Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut introduced an amendment Thursday in an effort to stop the federal Department of Transportation from buying goods and services overseas. Murphy calls for "buying American" in federal transportation spendinghttp://wshu.org/post/murphy-calls-buying-american-federal-transportation-spending
2515 as http://wshu.orgThu, 25 Jul 2013 22:32:29 +0000Murphy calls for "buying American" in federal transportation spending